Slide 1 Caption: Fiberglass Filters are the cheapest and most common
type of furnace filter. They block most of the large dust particles, but
smaller allergens, like pollen and mold spores, will pass right through.
Because they are the thinnest of all filters, they are best suited for
lower quality builder grade systems that cannot handle a thicker filter
media. A spun fiberglass filter should be changed monthly.
type of furnace filter. They block most of the large dust particles, but
smaller allergens, like pollen and mold spores, will pass right through.
Because they are the thinnest of all filters, they are best suited for
lower quality builder grade systems that cannot handle a thicker filter
media. A spun fiberglass filter should be changed monthly.
Slide 2 Caption: Pleated Media Filters combine a thicker filtration
media to catch more particles, with pleats to increase the overall
working surface, making it an effective and popular option. The cost is
about $15, and they can last up to three months, depending on
climate conditions. The thicker media may reduce the efficiency of
builder grade systems.
media to catch more particles, with pleats to increase the overall
working surface, making it an effective and popular option. The cost is
about $15, and they can last up to three months, depending on
climate conditions. The thicker media may reduce the efficiency of
builder grade systems.
Slide 3 Caption: Washable/Electrostatic Filters are slightly more
effective than a fiberglass filter and offer long term savings. The
initial cost is around $25, but they last for years. The downside is in
the washing. In dustier climates they should be cleaned monthly, and
that’s not practical for the typical busy homeowner.
effective than a fiberglass filter and offer long term savings. The
initial cost is around $25, but they last for years. The downside is in
the washing. In dustier climates they should be cleaned monthly, and
that’s not practical for the typical busy homeowner.
Slide 4 Caption: Electronic Air Filters are for people with severe
allergies or similar health related issues, the benefits of an
electronic air filtration system might justify the initial cost of $700 or
more. Using electromagnetic attraction, they can eliminate pollen
and mold spores as well as many airborne viruses.
allergies or similar health related issues, the benefits of an
electronic air filtration system might justify the initial cost of $700 or
more. Using electromagnetic attraction, they can eliminate pollen
and mold spores as well as many airborne viruses.